Jack & The Rippers

Jack & The Rippers were one of the first Punk bands in Switzerland, based in Geneva, which has at that time an equally vibrant punk scene such as Zurich. Most important members of the band were the brothers John (vocals) and Francois (guitar) Seilern, Englishman with Austrian blood which that occurs from the work of their parents were aground in Switzerland. Their mischief drove the Rippers although only for about 8 months (October 77 - June 78), and therefore the release of their first single experienced no longer as a band. Musically the band can be describe as brilliant power punk with strong English strike on the right track. Their only 7inch was released 1979 on Another Swiss Label in a small edition, 500 copies or so, and is for me one of the best swiss punk records all the time, (the original 7” single is now very hard to find.) 'No Desire' is a hymn, a short ecstasy with great lyrics. I could record the song on every compilation, totally addictive stuff! They recorded a 2nd 7inch 'Don't Pretend' but it was never released, first 2003 from Fan Club Company in limited edition of 500 published. Loud, Proud & Punk Records recognized the genius of this band and released this LP with all their early recordings, 2004 Dirty Faces comes with another compilation with two more songs. After the end of the band the Seilern brothers founded relatively quickly a new band with their bassist Babine and 2 members of another Geneva punk band (The Bastards) called the Zero Heroes. The sound was almost as significant to the English power pop with influences of ska elements, they released two albums. So enjoy this wonderful piece of Punk Rock!!!!

Jack & The Rippers (1978)

01 - I Feel Like A Tram

02 - Don't Pretend

03 - I Think It's Over

04 - Endless Peace

05 - Safe & Secure

06 - No Desire

07 - Down

08 - Loser

09 - Automobile

A Wonderful Piece Of Punk Rock (1997)

01 - No Desire

02 - Safe And Secure

03 - I Feel Like A Tram

04 - Don't Pretend

05 - Endless Peace

06 - I Think It's Over

07 - Down

08 - Loser (It Could Never Be Me)

09 - Safe & Secure (Raw-Mix)

10 - Automobile

11 - Cold Turkey

I Think It's Over (2005)

01 - I Feel Like A Tram

02 - Safe And Secure

03 - No Desire

04 - I Think It's Over

05 - Don't Pretend

06 - Endless Peace

07 - Down

08 - Loser

09 - Cold Turkey

10 - Automobile

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